Pray for a miracle that God will restore blood flow to Seavy’s toes so he won’t lose them. He’s back in the hospital on antibiotic IV’s to prevent infection. His foot was crushed and the micro vessels to his toes is not supplying enough blood. We are thankful for the good doctors treating him but they cannot heal his foot, it’s all in the Great Healer, Almighty God’s hands. Only the Lord can heal and we give Him all the power and glory for His greatness and compassion. Thank you for all the prayers in Seavy’s behalf
Tommy Hood received very good reports from his cancer evaluations. Round one of chemo caused major improvements. Now, it’s the start of round two.
The whole Buckley family is proud to announce the arrival of a baby GIRL – Charliegh Jayde Buckley
8 pounds 6 ounces
19 inches long
Valerie Baxter Chehardy
April 23, 1960 – July 19, 2021
Mrs. Valerie Baxter Chehardy went to her eternal resting place after passing peacefully in her sleep on July 19, 2021 at the age of 61. Valerie was born April 23, 1960 to Robert J. & Phyllis Baxter of Bush, LA. She was a devoted wife to her husband of 33 years, Peter Michael Chehardy, until his death in November of 2019. Affectionately known as “Val”, she and her husband were well known members of the Amite community and could often be found at Master Chef visiting with friends during the lunch hour. She also looked forward to their annual trip to Biloxi for Cruising the Coast. She was a member of St. Helena Catholic Church. In addition to her husband, she was also preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Mark Baxter, and a sister, Cheryl Casadaban. Valerie is survived by one brother, Robert Baxter and a sister, Lisa Baxter, and her sister-in-law, George Ann Chehardy Smith, as well as a number of nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to join the visitation at McKneely Funeral Home in Amite on Friday, July 23, 2021 from 8:30 am until the funeral at 10:30 am with services held by Deacon Mike Agnello. Interment will be at Amite Memorial Gardens. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
The Operation Christmas Child Workday scheduled for Saturday has been postponed due to covid cases. I’ll inform you when we are able to meet as a group again.
Today’s Prayer Focus
Pray for families as they deal with covid based on individual members. The differences in families causes differences in the reactions. Pray for each family to make the best choices for their household.
Pray, also, for different communities, states, and countries as they react to Covid.
Sharon Kay Green Courtney, a lifelong resident of Holden, Louisiana, passed away in her home on July 16, 2021 surrounded by her family.
Sharon is survived by her husband of 47 years, Larry Courtney; her daughters Angela (David) Baronet, Krystal (Jacyn) Hughes and Kassie (Daniel) Binkley; grandchildren, Grant (Montori) Baronet, Kaylee (Luke) Patterson, Jaycee, Maggie and Harlie Hughes, Abby and Beau Binkley; brother Edward (Paula) Green and sister Patricia “Tricky” (Charles) Hayden; and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lee and Katherine “Kat” Green.
Sharon was born on January 3, 1956 in Hammond, Louisiana. She attended Holden School where she led her team to the school’s first state basketball championship. She was awarded MVP of the State of Louisiana. She later attended SLU where she answered the call from the Lord to become a teacher. She spent the next 29 years impacting the lives of many students and fellow teachers. She started numerous clubs and sports teams. She spent devoted hours of her time at the church teaching Sunday School coordinating events or participating in the Order of the Eastern Star Group 235 events.
In her free time, she enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping in the outdoors with her family. She had an adventurous spirit and loved to travel.
She was most well known for her love for her family. She was the most devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She loved with her whole heart. Her family and friends meant the world to her.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Visitation at Holden Baptist Church, 30091 LA 441, Holden, LA on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 from 6PM until 9PM and again Thursday, July 22, 2021 from 8:30AM until 9:30AM. The funeral service will begin at 9:30 AM. Interment, Larry Courtney Family Cemetery, Holden, LA.
Please add my nephew Tommy Frazier to your prayer list. My brother, (Craig) & sister in law, found him on the floor unable to speak or move. Ambulance took him to Brookhaven where CT showed a clot in his neck and abnormalities on his brain. They transferred him to UNMC and they have confirmed he has had a stroke. He’s only around 50 years old.
Without being an alarmist, but being careful, I want to share that Covid is increasing in our area. At least three churches in our immediate area have cancelled all or part of their VBS. Youth groups have come home sick. Other trips have been cancelled. Staff members have been and are sick/hospitalized. Members of many of our churches have been hospitalized with Covid. Stay alert for instructions about services and special activities from your church. Make wise choices.
Thanks to those who provided an assortment of items for the shoeboxes this week.
Prayer for Today – Decisionmaking
Pray for those in various leadership positions as they make decisions about how to react to the Covid-19. Pray each person/family will make the best decision for themselves/their families.
Timmy Schwartz is home with his family. He’s not completely well, but made enough progress to be released from the hospital. Thank God for this blessing.
Tommy Hood has not had a MRI or CT scan since the began treatment, but today is the day! They will learn if the treatment he has helped. You prayer are requested.
Timmy Schwartz is in St. Tammany with Covid-19. This is a post he wrote on Facebook yesterday.
I’m doing a little better today. Lung doctor said I got one more treatment tomorrow and should be sent home with oxygen to recover. He said I got at least 2 more weeks before I may feel strong enough enough to do anything. Last week they only had 3 COVID-19 patient. There were 13 when I got here. Nurse there are 21 here now. All 24-42 years old. The nurse said I’m doing better than the others, but I refuse to lay in bed and I try walking as much as I can to make sure the pneumonia doesn’t set in more. I’ll update when I know more. God speed for recoverybefore I may feel strong enough enough to do anything. Last week they only had 3 COVID-19 patient. There were 13 when I got here. Nurse there are 21 here now. All 24-42 years old. The nurse said I’m doing better than the others, but I refuse to lay in bed and I try walking as much as I can to make sure the pneumonia doesn’t set in more. I’ll update when I know more. God speed for recovery
Please pray for Timmy and the others that have Covid.
Friday, Calyn Brabham learned that her brother, Bryan Hyde, had passed away in Alabama. Saturday, she learned that her older son, Conner, has Covid. Conner is a young teenager who is hospitalized at St. Tammany. Please pray for Calyn and her family as they go through double trials.
Matthew and Angel Newman’s family grew to five Friday. Emmitt Matthew Newman was born. Both mother and son are doing well. Grandparents and two big sisters are too.
Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021 – July 18
ISAIAH 30:1-33:24
Prayer Focus for Today
Pray for church attendance today, in. person or online.
Carol Ann Cleveland is home from St. Tammany and progressing well.
Timmy Schwartz seems to be improving. Pray for him to continue to get better. Also, remember his wife, Jael, who is at home with their son.
Continue to pray for Seavey Clemons, son of Don and Mary Ann Clemons.
Pray for the youth of FBC, Kentwood as they travel home from camp in Tennessee today. Pray they will be able to use what they have learned both in Kentwood and other places.
Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021 – July 17th
ISAIAH 24:1-27:13 ISAIAH 29:1-24
Countdown to the next OCC workday – one week from today.
“So get rid of your old self, which made you live as you used to—the old self that was being destroyed by its deceitful desires. Your hearts and minds must be made completely new, and you must put on the new self, which is created in God’s likeness and reveals itself in the true life that is upright and holy.”
~Ephesians 4:22-24 (GNT)~
I do not have an update on Ritchie Yarborough, but please continue to pray.
You may remember the unnamed person with unspoken prayer requests. I received an update yesterday that said one request was going well and the second, a medical situation, was progressing to a diagnosis in the near future. Thank you for praying, but please continue to pray.
Carol Ann Cleveland said she is progressing well and is scheduled to go home today. Pray for her as she needs to keep the weight off that leg for the next two weeks. I assure you she will get lots of attention from her family.
Sharon Slaven is doing very well. Thanks for your prayers for her and her family.
Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.
Carol Ann Cleveland‘s hip surgery went well late yesterday afternoon. After a few days of recovery, she should be able to go home. Ira is sticking close to her.
RitchIe Yarborough
My son, Ritchie will be having neck surgery Thursday morning. He started losing use of his right hand a few months ago. After having a MRI, the doctors found the problem to be in his neck. Please lift him up in your prayers also the doctors who will be performing the surgery. I know God is the Great Physician and will take care of him. Thanking you in advance for you prayers. Jan
Requests and Updates from Prayer Meeting
–Jonathan Magee – Covid-19
–Timmy and Jael Schwartz – Covid-19 (He has pneumonia too.)
–JC Miller – home after a period of dehydration and hospitalization
–Sara Fowler – doing well following surgery; long recovery time
The youth of FBC, Kentwood will be returning from camp Saturday. Pray for their hearts and lives to be greatly enriched and for safe travels.
Oyska Baptist Church had to cancel the remainder of VBS yesterday due to someone having Covid. Let’s pray they will be able to work some of the remaining information into their children’s ministry in the coming days.
Today’s Prayer Focus – Today, let’s pray for families as they make decisions about the last weeks before school starts again.
David and I had a wonderful time at the new Dollar Tree in Ponchatoula yesterday. They had several items we needed for OCC that seem to be out of stock in stores that have been open for a while. Some of the items we purchased were 12/$1 pencil sharpeners, 8/$1 glue sticks, and 163 of the double hinged “soap” boxes which we use in a multitude of ways. Thank-you, God, for leading us to items we will use for OCC.
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